Jessica Toomey
- Venue manager and agent
Press clippings
Women In Comedy Festival to launch awards
The Woman In Comedy Festival, which will return to Manchester in October with nearly 80 shows, has announced it is launching awards for the best show and best new act.
British Comedy Guide, 30th August 2024Live comedy estimated to be worth over £1billion to the UK economy
A partnership of organisations have, with the help of an industry survey, come to the conclusion that the UK live comedy sector is worth in excess of £1billion to the UK economy each year.
British Comedy Guide, 14th July 2024Live comedy in UK has become serious business
Researchers say stand-up's contribution is unsung, and hope findings will help to bolster the industry's credibility.
Rachael Healy, The Observer, 14th July 2024UK Live Comedy Sector Survey launched
A major survey is aiming to assess the size and scale of the UK live comedy sector for the first time. Those that work in live comedy are being asked to spend 5 minutes completing the survey to help with efforts to lobby for government support for the industry.
British Comedy Guide, 13th June 2024Iconic Manchester comedy venue Frog and Bucket celebrates 30 years
"I think a lot of our success is truly down to the talent we've discovered and had play on our stage".
Adam Maidment, Manchester Evening News, 20th February 2024North West Comedy Awards 2024 nominees announced
Dan Tiernan, Hayley Ellis, Jamie Hutchinson and Phil Ellis are amongst the nominees for the North West Comedy Awards 2024.
British Comedy Guide, 11th December 2023'There are dozens of Russell Brands': female comedians say abuse is rife
Many women working in industry say allegations only scratch the surface of its culture of misogyny.
Nadia Khomami, The Guardian, 22nd September 2023Frog And Bucket to launch virtual reality comedy gig
Manchester's Frog And Bucket comedy club is to launch a comedy gig in the metaverse.
British Comedy Guide, 22nd November 2022Live comedy battered by Covid cancellations
The government has been accused of 'taking a sledgehammer' to live comedy, with mixed Covid messages shattering the industry's fragile recovery.
Chortle, 16th December 2021Nina Gilligan wins Leicester Mercury Comedian Of The Year 2021
Nina Gilligan has won the Leicester Mercury Comedian Of The Year 2021 stand-up competition.
British Comedy Guide, 6th June 2021